Catania - Event

Unless tides of flaming lava are rolling, Skiing on the Slopes of Mount Etna in Sicily is possible in winter.

There are two sides to Mount Etna, in more than one sense - quiet and raging, hot and cold, but more importantly in this case, north and south, which are the two slopes you can use to ski down. Each slope is in a different district - the northern one ends in Linguaglossa and the southern one leads down to Nicolosi.

There are ski lifts on both slopes, with the northern one ascending from 1800-2300 metres and the southern one from 1900-2600 metres. Ample facilities on both sides, including instruction and rentals, mean you don't have to worry about equipment when you come skiing on Mount Etna.

Mount Etna has been rather active recently and it might be a good idea to check with the tourist office before heading there to ski on its slopes.

Please note that dates may vary due to unsuitable weather conditions.